Decision by Two Trump Appointees Today Could Lead to Largest Increase Ever for 3.65 Million Illinois Electricity Customers A federal ruling today will increase Illinois power bills by $864 million – believed to be the largest electricity increase in state history – unless the General Assembly takes immediate action to offset the controversial ruling by […]
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CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS CALL ON LEGISLATURE TO PASS CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT
For Immediate Release Nov. 13, 2019 Media Contact: Maura Possley maura@boycepossley.com 708-369-7090 City Council Members Support CEJA to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Communities of Color & Counties across Illinois Chicago — The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today applauded members of the Chicago City Council for their support of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) […]
Read MoreILLINOIS CLEAN JOBS COALITION DETAILS $39 BILLION IN STATE ECONOMIC BENEFITS UNDER CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT
For Immediate Release Oct. 28, 2019 Media Contact: Maura Possley maura@boycepossley.com 708-369-7090 Coalition Releases CEJA Economic Impact Report That Also Finds Legislation Will Create $6 Billion in New State & Local Tax Revenue & $1.5 Billion Annually in Direct Local Workforce Investment Chicago — The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today released an economic impact report […]
Read MoreCLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT GAINS MAJORITY COSPONSORS IN ILLINOIS SENATE
For Immediate Release July 23, 2019 Contact: Eileen Boyce (312) 315-7837 | eileen@boycepossley.com CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT GAINS MAJORITY COSPONSORS IN ILLINOIS SENATE 30 Cosponsors Support Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act to Use Cleaner, Less Expensive Energy & Bring Jobs to Neighborhoods and Communities Across the State CHICAGO – The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today […]
Read MoreTrump Administration Repeals the Clean Power Plan
For Immediate Release June 19, 2019 Contact Rebecca Evans (312) 888-1983 | revans@strategygroup.com Trump Administration Repeals the Clean Power Plan New Polluter-Friendly Policy from the Federal Government Underscores the Need for Illinois to Lead in the Clean Energy Economy **Media interviews available** The Trump Administration today repealed the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and replaced it with […]
Read MorePoll: Nearly 70% Support Clean Energy Jobs Act
Support extends across state, political spectrum SPRINGFIELD, IL – A just-released poll shows that residents from every region of Illinois overwhelmingly support a bill that would move the state to 100% renewable energy, electrify the mass transit and transportation sector, cut carbon from the power sector and create jobs in the clean energy economy. The […]
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